This competition has now closed. Thanks for your entries. We're currently processing them all so don't worry if you can't see your entry online yet! They will be uploaded in the coming days. 

To celebrate the nation's love of pets, the Dorset Echo has teamed up with Mole Country Stores to give you the chance to win some great prizes by sending pictures of pet selfies.

See all the pictures from last year's competition in a gallery here 

The prizes 

Mole Country Stores Vouchers:

1st Prize £200

2nd Prize £100

3rd Prize £50

Goody bags are also available for 6 lucky runners up

Closing date: 3th April 2017

How to enter:

Upload your pictures by clicking the button at the bottom of this story, along with your name and telephone number. 

All images submitted will be in the Dorset Echo on 18th April 2017 and readers will vote for their favourites.

The top 12 selfies will become ourfinalists and then the overall winners
chosen by judges.

Terms and conditions:

There is no charge to enter online.

Usual Newsquest terms and conditions apply please visit dorsetecho.co.uk/competitionterms.

Please ensure that any person in the pictures submitted are happy for the picture to be entered into the competition and included in the supplement.

The Dorset Echo maintains the right to exclude any pictures that are
considered unsuitable for publication in the competition and will do so without notification. The Editors decision is final.

The finalists and winners pictures maybe used in future publicity by the
Dorset Echo.

All pictures must be received by the closing date of midnight on Monday 3rd April 2017.

Community answers

Pet Selfies 2017

"We want your pictures of you with your pet for our 2017 Pet Selfie competition. Don't forget to include your contact details!"

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Cheryl House

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Dorset Echo: My darling pets xMy darling pets x
Dorset Echo: My darling pets xMy darling pets x

From Nicola Turner

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Dorset Echo: Bella the Beagle having a cuddleIG - bellaturneradventuresBella the Beagle having a cuddleIG - bellaturneradventures

From Community contributor

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Dorset Echo: This is Poppy. Unfortunately she was hit by a car a couple of weeks ago. She is doing very well now. She's showing off her cast and loving the sofa in this picture. 😊🐱This is Poppy. Unfortunately she was hit by a car a couple of weeks ago. She is doing very well now. She's showing off her cast and loving the sofa in this picture. 😊🐱

From sharon clewlow

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Dorset Echo: Mm kisses from my two sausages...Mm kisses from my two sausages...

From Amy clewlow

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Dorset Echo: Teddy my sausage dog always has to be in on the picture lolTeddy my sausage dog always has to be in on the picture lol

From Amy Clewlow

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Dorset Echo: Buddy my daschund thinking not another selfie mum lolBuddy my daschund thinking not another selfie mum lol

From Libby Hughes

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Dorset Echo: Bentley chewing on dads slipper.Bentley chewing on dads slipper.

From Jason Hughes

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Dorset Echo: Norman trying to lick the floor!Norman trying to lick the floor!

From Lydia Baker

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Dorset Echo: Winter walkies for Alfie and LydiaWinter walkies for Alfie and Lydia
Dorset Echo: Winter walkies for Alfie and LydiaWinter walkies for Alfie and Lydia

From Anne Smart

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Dorset Echo: Emma Smart with Shamal. Loving the beach!Emma Smart with Shamal. Loving the beach!

From Karen Tizzard

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Dorset Echo: Queen Sparkles...cuddles before bedtime.Queen Sparkles...cuddles before bedtime.
Dorset Echo: Queen Sparkles...cuddles before bedtime.Queen Sparkles...cuddles before bedtime.
Dorset Echo: Queen Sparkles...cuddles before bedtime.Queen Sparkles...cuddles before bedtime.

From sharon clewlow

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Dorset Echo: My daughter Amy with her dogs buddy and teddy....My daughter Amy with her dogs buddy and teddy....
Dorset Echo: My daughter Amy with her dogs buddy and teddy....My daughter Amy with her dogs buddy and teddy....

From Lorna Simpson

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Dorset Echo: Couldn't decide between the pigs and the pup for a selfie, so I chose both. :)Couldn't decide between the pigs and the pup for a selfie, so I chose both. :)
Dorset Echo: Couldn't decide between the pigs and the pup for a selfie, so I chose both. :)Couldn't decide between the pigs and the pup for a selfie, so I chose both. :)

From Emma Hill

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Dorset Echo: Just before Midnight bit my nose!Just before Midnight bit my nose!

From Carmody Collins

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Dorset Echo: Murphy wondering if the camera is food!Murphy wondering if the camera is food!

From Sally Longman

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Dorset Echo: Nut and Jack ... best buddies forever!Nut and Jack ... best buddies forever!
Dorset Echo: Nut and Jack ... best buddies forever!Nut and Jack ... best buddies forever!

From lucy pile

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Dorset Echo: Top one is me and my horse Red bottom one is my mum and her horse MattyTop one is me and my horse Red bottom one is my mum and her horse Matty
Dorset Echo: Top one is me and my horse Red bottom one is my mum and her horse MattyTop one is me and my horse Red bottom one is my mum and her horse Matty

From Charlotte Allen

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Dorset Echo: Belle (the horse) and Perkins my annoying ball of fluff poised to type on my keyboardBelle (the horse) and Perkins my annoying ball of fluff poised to type on my keyboard
Dorset Echo: Belle (the horse) and Perkins my annoying ball of fluff poised to type on my keyboardBelle (the horse) and Perkins my annoying ball of fluff poised to type on my keyboard

From Peter Slater

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Dorset Echo: Pet selfie of Freya and TobyPet selfie of Freya and Toby

From Anna Davies

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Dorset Echo: Me and my boy Angus out for a walk :)Me and my boy Angus out for a walk :)

From Hannah Teuber

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Dorset Echo: Charlie Cat wanted to take the photo!Charlie Cat wanted to take the photo!

From Magdalena LUDWICZAK

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Dorset Echo: Selfie with my dog Ogon :-)Selfie with my dog Ogon :-)

From Callum Barwick

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From Evie Blake

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Dorset Echo: Evie took this shot of her and her best friend Betty the Polish cockerel, yes cockerel, we thought he was a she when young. Betty adores Evie and followed her everywhere thinking he was human. His favourite roosting spot is on her head, where he sits and chats to her for ages, even resisting to poo!Evie took this shot of her and her best friend Betty the Polish cockerel, yes cockerel, we thought he was a she when young. Betty adores Evie and followed her everywhere thinking he was human. His favourite roosting spot is on her head, where he sits and chats to her for ages, even resisting to poo!

From Karen Powell

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Dorset Echo: Hollie and Inca being so rude!!Hollie and Inca being so rude!!

From Hannah Place

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Dorset Echo: Best buddies! !Best buddies! !

From Community contributor

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Dorset Echo: Ellie and Louis,   Mouse cottage stables pet sheep having cuddles! !Ellie and Louis, Mouse cottage stables pet sheep having cuddles! !

From Holly Pickford

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Dorset Echo: A snowy walk with our favourite pup!A snowy walk with our favourite pup!

From Sandra Humphrey

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Dorset Echo: Harvey and me at Dave Cumber vets when he was undergoing laser treatment and we both needed to wear goggles!Harvey and me at Dave Cumber vets when he was undergoing laser treatment and we both needed to wear goggles!

From jill miller

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Dorset Echo: Monty and MarshallMonty and Marshall

From Becky Bird

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Dorset Echo: My gorgeous Lottie and meMy gorgeous Lottie and me

From Emma Waller

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Dorset Echo: Say cheese !! Donkey selfie at fancys farmSay cheese !! Donkey selfie at fancys farm

From Caroline Clapp

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Dorset Echo: Polly wants a shoulder. This parrot doesn't like selfiesPolly wants a shoulder. This parrot doesn't like selfies

From Community contributor

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Dorset Echo: Myla is having snuggles with her furry brother BungleMyla is having snuggles with her furry brother Bungle

From Elaine Jones

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Dorset Echo: Bertie bubbles having a cuddleBertie bubbles having a cuddle

From Russell Turner

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Dorset Echo: Kingston and I searching for his ball.Kingston and I searching for his ball.

From Hannah Webster

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Dorset Echo: Charlie ❤️Charlie ❤️

From Darren Dukes

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Dorset Echo: This is Toffee such a loving cat sadly no longer with usThis is Toffee such a loving cat sadly no longer with us

From Abi Turner

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Dorset Echo: Selfie with my wonderful Nan and beautiful Sharpei/Labrador StormSelfie with my wonderful Nan and beautiful Sharpei/Labrador Storm

From Richard Davies

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Dorset Echo: Walk in the woods near Dewlish with my retired police dog TillyWalk in the woods near Dewlish with my retired police dog Tilly

From Community contributor

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Dorset Echo: Love at first sight.Love at first sight.

From Emma Hill

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Dorset Echo: Just sneaking up on him...Just sneaking up on him...

From Elsa Marsh

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Dorset Echo: Me and My dog Bella Smiling for the Camera.  :)Me and My dog Bella Smiling for the Camera. :)

From Sian MOss

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From Jenson Earl

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Dorset Echo: A boys best friend ❤❤A boys best friend ❤❤

From Esther Earl

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Dorset Echo: Cuddle with StormCuddle with Storm

From Abbi Lister

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Dorset Echo: Meagan, age 7 with Dominic our DonkeyMeagan, age 7 with Dominic our Donkey

From Natalie Webb

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Dorset Echo: Photo bombing Sea horses on weymouth beach.   Photo by Emma Chambers.Photo bombing Sea horses on weymouth beach. Photo by Emma Chambers.

From Emma Cain

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Dorset Echo: Blue doesn't want me in his picture!Blue doesn't want me in his picture!
Dorset Echo: Blue doesn't want me in his picture!Blue doesn't want me in his picture!

From Sadie Osborne

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Dorset Echo: CheeeeeeseCheeeeeese

From Lara Sackville

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Dorset Echo: My selfie with my lovely  little Lola the pug!My selfie with my lovely little Lola the pug!

From Rhian Aubrey

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From Victoria Graham

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Dorset Echo: A reunion selfie after being months apart due to university :( Her name is tequilla- Tiki for shortA reunion selfie after being months apart due to university :( Her name is tequilla- Tiki for short

From Joleyne Read

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Dorset Echo: A smile is happiness you'll find right under your nose!!Anya and PippaA smile is happiness you'll find right under your nose!!Anya and Pippa
Dorset Echo: A smile is happiness you'll find right under your nose!!Anya and PippaA smile is happiness you'll find right under your nose!!Anya and Pippa

From Karen Barratt

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Dorset Echo: Who's the crazy one around here?!!!Who's the crazy one around here?!!!

From Ruth Bray

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Dorset Echo: Hannah and Michael with Cracker the Lurcher ...Hannah and Michael with Cracker the Lurcher ...
Dorset Echo: Hannah and Michael with Cracker the Lurcher ...Hannah and Michael with Cracker the Lurcher ...

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From Karen Barratt

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Dorset Echo: .....and she's down for the count.........and she's down for the count....

From Simon Coles

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Dorset Echo: Saturday morning selfies with Toby..Saturday morning selfies with Toby..
Dorset Echo: Saturday morning selfies with Toby..Saturday morning selfies with Toby..

From Leasa Wilkes

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Dorset Echo: Mummy and Ellie enjoying a walk on Chesil Beach with Monty the Yorkshire TerrierMummy and Ellie enjoying a walk on Chesil Beach with Monty the Yorkshire Terrier

From Steve Davies

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Dorset Echo: Chillin' on the bed with puss cat Lola after a long night shift.Chillin' on the bed with puss cat Lola after a long night shift.

From Community contributor

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Dorset Echo: Photo 1 Louise Fryer being kissed by bunny CinnamonPhoto 2 Sophie Fryer having a cuddle with bunny StormPhoto 1 Louise Fryer being kissed by bunny CinnamonPhoto 2 Sophie Fryer having a cuddle with bunny Storm
Dorset Echo: Photo 1 Louise Fryer being kissed by bunny CinnamonPhoto 2 Sophie Fryer having a cuddle with bunny StormPhoto 1 Louise Fryer being kissed by bunny CinnamonPhoto 2 Sophie Fryer having a cuddle with bunny Storm

From linda vincent

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Dorset Echo: linda and lilly say cheeselinda and lilly say cheese

From michelle taylor

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Dorset Echo: ME AND MY HORSE JAGO LOLME AND MY HORSE JAGO LOL

From Amy Robinson

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Dorset Echo: Amy, Rupert and Rosie waiting for the postAmy, Rupert and Rosie waiting for the post

From Liv Atkinson

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Dorset Echo: 10 year old Liv and her pet rat Snuffles, who loves a photo opportunity!10 year old Liv and her pet rat Snuffles, who loves a photo opportunity!

From Community contributor

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Dorset Echo: Bertie boy stood on his back legs looking over my shoulder, a very inquisitive goat.Bertie boy stood on his back legs looking over my shoulder, a very inquisitive goat.

From Ami De-Villiers

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Dorset Echo: Photo Bomb!!This is My youngest Cat Twiglet :)Photo Bomb!!This is My youngest Cat Twiglet :)

From Mandy Ellis

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Dorset Echo: Photo-bombed by our English bulldog, Betty!Photo-bombed by our English bulldog, Betty!

From Emma Bishop

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Dorset Echo: Maisie chilling with poppy 🐶Maisie chilling with poppy 🐶

From Hayley Mountford

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Dorset Echo: Here is Aspro with her owner Hayley!Here is Aspro with her owner Hayley!

From Kara Swann

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Dorset Echo: Toto from Romania and I. Toto came to me from the fantastic Cindi & Zoe from Rushton Rescue. Toto or Rasicat which is his nickname has no front teeth and a missing claw from his life of cruelty in Romania. He now loves snuggles in bed and being a happy puppyToto from Romania and I. Toto came to me from the fantastic Cindi & Zoe from Rushton Rescue. Toto or Rasicat which is his nickname has no front teeth and a missing claw from his life of cruelty in Romania. He now loves snuggles in bed and being a happy puppy

From Jess Whitefield

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Dorset Echo: Handsome Larry llama!Handsome Larry llama!
Dorset Echo: Handsome Larry llama!Handsome Larry llama!

From Leo Ndoi

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Dorset Echo: Tickle tummy time With my twin Shiztus and best friends.Lupo &Cica.From Leo.Tickle tummy time With my twin Shiztus and best friends.Lupo &Cica.From Leo.

From Tiffany Park

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Dorset Echo: Dog selfieDog selfie
Dorset Echo: Dog selfieDog selfie

From Laura Miller

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Dorset Echo: Me, my son and rescue pup Scooby- who has to be the centre of EVERYTHING, always!Me, my son and rescue pup Scooby- who has to be the centre of EVERYTHING, always!

From Katie Elliott

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Dorset Echo: Stan wishing he was a dog.Stan wishing he was a dog.

From Stacey Broughton

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Dorset Echo: Molly Broughton with her little doggy Rza.Molly Broughton with her little doggy Rza.

From Beth Mcsevney

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From Martin Salter

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Dorset Echo: 9 down, 3 letters: 'Man's best friend'. D...something...G. Mmmm.9 down, 3 letters: 'Man's best friend'. D...something...G. Mmmm.

From Lynn Doe

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Dorset Echo: Aimee With her Pet Hen, BlossomAimee With her Pet Hen, Blossom

From Community contributor

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Dorset Echo: Maisie and Poppy Pup posing 4 'selfie time'!Maisie and Poppy Pup posing 4 'selfie time'!
Dorset Echo: Maisie and Poppy Pup posing 4 'selfie time'!Maisie and Poppy Pup posing 4 'selfie time'!

From Roxy Carr

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Dorset Echo: A quick selfie whilst practicing dog dance in the gardenA quick selfie whilst practicing dog dance in the garden
Dorset Echo: A quick selfie whilst practicing dog dance in the gardenA quick selfie whilst practicing dog dance in the garden

From Chloe-Anne Alder

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Dorset Echo: Me and my beauty Bella bonding ❤️🐶She is our much loved rescue dog.Me and my beauty Bella bonding ❤️🐶She is our much loved rescue dog.
Dorset Echo: Me and my beauty Bella bonding ❤️🐶She is our much loved rescue dog.Me and my beauty Bella bonding ❤️🐶She is our much loved rescue dog.
Dorset Echo: Me and my beauty Bella bonding ❤️🐶She is our much loved rescue dog.Me and my beauty Bella bonding ❤️🐶She is our much loved rescue dog.
Dorset Echo: Me and my beauty Bella bonding ❤️🐶She is our much loved rescue dog.Me and my beauty Bella bonding ❤️🐶She is our much loved rescue dog.

From Community contributor

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Dorset Echo: Magic winning a prize at the Bridport Hat Festival 2016!Magic winning a prize at the Bridport Hat Festival 2016!

From Hennie Locke

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Dorset Echo: Collage of pictures with my Lab Ninja!Collage of pictures with my Lab Ninja!

From Michaela Fry

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From Craig Vickery

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Dorset Echo: Me chilling with baby milo and his broMe chilling with baby milo and his bro

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From Nina Lewis

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Dorset Echo: Look into my eyesLook into my eyes

From Sue Savage

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Dorset Echo: Bonnie my 9 year old English Bull Terrier whispering her dinner requirements to me.Bonnie my 9 year old English Bull Terrier whispering her dinner requirements to me.